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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Ventre, Venter, n. [e.m.E. ventre (1544), venter (1579-80), AF ventre, venter, L. venter.] a. ? The abdomen. b. A ‘womb’ or wife as a source of offspring. —a. 1622 Mar & Kellie MSS Suppl. 134.
Memorancye, governowre of that cuntrye, is hurt in the pittie ventre with a pyke; it is thocht he can not leive —b. 1684 Symson Descr. Galloway 173.
Sir Alexander had by another venter severall other children